Crafting and Installing High Quality Custom Neon and Cathode Lighting Solutions Since 1992.

Developed over seventy years ago, cold cathode was the first commercially available form of fluorescent lighting. Each CL Series lamp is handmade and can be sized and shaped to conform to virtually any architectural design.

CL Series lamps are one inch diameter phosphor coated tubes with an electrode on each end. A CL Series lamp is typically used in straight run applications, but it can be formed into a variety of shapes and sizes. There are a variety of applications that benefit from its 360-degrees of illumination - cove lighting, backlighting glass, and large-scale identity products. The CL Series has led the cathode lighting industry in quality, color consistency and illumination.

While CL Series lighting systems are similar in appearance to RL Series lighting systems, the similarities end there. CL Series lighting systems are designed for colored lighting applications. They are generally not used for white light applications, which are more suitable for our RL-Series lighting systems. Our CL Series are available in a multitude of colors, and it's discreet size allows for architectural applications like cove lighting, wall washing, and back-lighting.

Every CL Series system offers some unique advantages not found in other lighting products. The illumination from the CL Series appears to come from a single, continuous lamp. Lamp ignition is instantaneous and flicker-free. Every CL Series lamp is dimmable and are compatible with a wide variety of commercially available lighting control systems.

CL Series lamp life potential is estimated to exceed 75,000 hours. The evacuation processing procedures assures the highest vacuum levels possible which directly predicts overall lamp life performance. NSI Products has lamps operating in excess of 15 years. Our personal experience assures life expectancy and performance.

A CL Series system allows you to install transformers or ballasts in remote locations. This allows for a virtually silent lighting system. Depending on the system type our power supplies can either operate one lamp (up to 8 feet long) in a parallel electrical wiring circuit, or multiple lamps in a series electrical wiring circuit.

While initial costs may sometimes be higher, CL Series lighting delivers substantial long-term savings when compared to other systems. It is energy efficient and can consume as little as 7.5 watts per foot. Our CL Series lamps not only decrease energy costs, but also lower lamp replacement and maintenance costs.

The installation of CL Series (Cathode Lighting) lamps can be achieved in three ways.

The first choice is to use our factory installation. Our in-house technicians have many years of experience installing our luminous tube lighting products in a variety of situations, like our cove lighting systems or above a black jack table in a busy casino. Our technicians take pride in fully complying with the industry testing standards of UL and the respective categories of UZBL, UL48 and IFAY.

The second choice is to use one of our certified installation service companies. These companies have been pre-selected from our many years of experience installing products around the country. They meet all the criteria necessary for a great installation and they comply with the industry testing standards of UL and the respective categories of UZBL and UL 48.

The third choice is to use your own electrical contractor. Many electrical contractors around the United States have experience with our products. With our thorough shop drawings, installation by a licensed electrical contractor can be a great choice. We suggest you have your electrical contractor contact NSI Products to become familiar with our products. We will be happy to send them an installation manual in advance, to help prepare the necessary tools and labor resources for a complete installation.